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Req No: 2026-20452 Category: Research/Project Type: Post Doc Salary: $5,858.67/month Close Date: 6/17/2026
Overview FUNCTION OF THE UNIT
Caili & Daniel Chang Center for Electric Drive Transportation, Research; ~10 employees PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Under supervision of an SDSU Faculty member, this position is intended to provide mentored advanced training to enhance professional skills and research independence in the Post Doc's academic discipline. Conduct sponsored research, supervise master's and undergraduate students in their projects, collaborate with other post doctors and doctoral students.
Responsibilities The post-doctoral position is responsible for but not limited to:
Core Responsibilities
Conduct research in power electronics, supervise master's and undergraduate students in their projects, collaborate with other post doctors and doctoral students.
Position Specific Responsibilities 95%
Second-life EV battery storage project,
This system is currently in operation (320kWh) and will need monitoring and continued improvement. We will need to develop and validate optimization algorithms to improve operation and cost savings.
We will deploy the energy management controller in a SunGrow 550kWh energy storage system in the next few months. Continue to commercialize the system if possible.
Wireless battery management systems using Dokusi chips
5kWh Battery pack design and prototyping for solid state batteries
1kWh Battery pack conceptual design for lithium air batteries.
Conduct experiments of the above projects and record data.
Develop algorithms to optimize the design and operation of the above systems.
Analyze the data and write papers and reports about the results of the projects.
Present the results to sponsors.
Participate in writing proposals
Other Duties Required 5%
Qualifications Minimum Education
A doctoral degree in an appropriate field
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Ph.D in electric Engineering with a focus on power electronics
Minimum 3 years of experience post Ph.D degree
Experience with lithium-ion batteries
Mandarin-speaking is a plus as it may require to communicate with one of the project sponsors in Chinese
Core Knowledge and Abilities
Excellent publication history
Excellent written and oral skills
Experience in supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.
Interact effectively with students, sponsors, and other participants
Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures
Project Specific Knowledge and Abilities
Proficient in power electronics
Experience with lithium-ion batteries and storage systems
Coding experience with DSP and microprocessors
Proficient in Simulation tools such as Maxwell, AutoCAD, Protel DXP, ANSYS Fluent, Simulink, PSIM.
Experience in the design of power converters
Additional Applicant Information
Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.
Employment decisions are based on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support.
SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.
SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.
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